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Question

A number line ranges from negative 8 to 8 in increments of 1. An open point is plotted at negative 5. An arrow extends indefinitely left from the open point past negative 8 along the number line.

What inequality is depicted in the graph?

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Answer 1

The description you provided indicates that there is an open point at negative 5 on the number line, and an arrow extending indefinitely left from that point. This suggests that the values of \( x \) are less than negative 5 but do not include negative 5 itself. Therefore, the inequality that represents this situation is:

\[ x < -5 \]